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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 vs GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed67
Latency87
Generation62
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RAM · GeIL

GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed63
Latency93
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 and GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
62Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
3,466 MHzSpeed3,333 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL16

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 or GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 and GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,333 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,333 MHz).